Internships & Careers

The IOP Internships and Career Services committee offers comprehensive and exciting internship opportunities during the summer and exploratory events during the academic year in politics and public service. 

TitleEligibilityApplication Open Date Application Due DateApplication link
Priscilla Chan Summer Service Stipend ProgramStudents who receive need-based aid for college and who have secured an Institute of Politics Director’s Internship or Summer Stipend for Summer 2024.Open Now

Priority Deadline: 2/29/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Final Deadline: 4/14/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Application
Senior Start-Up StipendGraduating Harvard undergraduates who are seeking a full-time role in politics and public service post-graduation during Summer 2024.3/22/2024 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET4/21/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ETApplication
Director's Internship ProgramAll currently enrolled Harvard undergraduates who intend to be enrolled at Harvard College the Fall semester following their internship. Students who participated in the IOP Summer of Service virtual program during Summer 2022 and 2023 are eligible.12/4/2023 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET2/4/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ETApplication is Closed
Director's Internship Program - Round TwoAll currently enrolled Harvard undergraduates who intend to be enrolled at Harvard College the Fall semester following their internship. Students who participated in the IOP Summer of Service virtual program during Summer 2022 and 2023 are eligible.2/14/2024 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET2/21/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ETApplication is Closed
Summer Stipend ProgramAll Harvard College Undergraduates who are returning to campus for the fall semester.3/1/2024 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET3/31/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET Application
Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government ServiceApplicants must be funded through either the Director's Internship Program or the Summer Stipend Program to be eligible to apply. 4/8/2024 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET4/15/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET Application
Term-Time Stipend (Fall)The Institute of Politics offers term-time internship stipends for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who will be enrolled in coursework full-time in Fall 2023 and accept unpaid term-time internships in politics and public service. Eligible internships include: local, state, or federal government, public interest groups, non-governmental organizations, campaigns, political organizations, advocacy work, direct service, research, and education.10/17/2023 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) ET11/01/2023 at 11:59 p.m. ETApplication is Closed 
Term-Time Stipend (Spring)The Institute of Politics offers term-time internship stipends for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who will be enrolled in coursework full-time in Spring 2024 and accept unpaid term-time internships in politics and public service. Eligible internships include: local, state, or federal government, public interest groups, non-governmental organizations, campaigns, political organizations, advocacy work, direct service, research, and education.12/18/2023 at 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) ET1/28/2024 at 11:59 p.m. ETApplication is Closed
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